[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF THE SHORELINE/SOUTH COUNTY YMCA

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                            HON. JAY INSLEE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I commend the 
Shoreline/South County YMCA on their outstanding contribution to youth 
and families in the greater Shoreline/South Snohomish County area of 
the State of Washington.
  Now in their 49th year of service in the community, the YMCA builds 
upon a long-standing tradition of putting kids and families first by 
providing a location where families can spend time together and young 
children and teens can find a safe environment full of stimulating and 
educational activities. For an increasing number of children, the YMCA 
fills the void in their lives and gives them direction and support in 
our ever-changing world.
  Through a variety of innovative and supportive programs, the 
Shoreline/South County YMCA serves more than 3,450 individuals each 
year. The YMCA reaches out to families of young children through such 
programs as Y-Guides & Y-Princesses and an endless array of youth 
sports activities. Additionally, the YMCA child care sites at public 
schools and summer day camps give working parents the security of 
quality, affordable day care, with nearly a third of participants 
receiving financial assistance from the YMCA. In an effort to reach out 
to teens in the community--many of whom are considered at-risk--the 
YMCA partners with area schools and city governments to provide tutors 
at middle schools, after school programs through Klub Kellogg, and 
leadership building skills for teens through their YMCA Youth & 
Government program.
  The YMCA does not do this alone. The greater Shoreline/South County 
community generously supports the YMCA to sustain these invaluable 
services. This year alone, Shoreline/South County residents, community 
leaders and area businesses donated a record-breaking $100,000 to the 
annual Partners for Youth Campaign.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the Board of 
Directors, staff, and volunteers of the Shoreline/South County YMCA for 
their unwavering commitment to youth and families and their tireless 
work to improve their community, one child, one family at a time.

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